Incorrect But Instructive.

Abramovitz, B.; Berezina, M.; Berman, A.

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ERIC Number: EJ649617

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Incorrect But Instructive.

Abramovitz, B.; Berezina, M.; Berman, A.

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v33 n3 p465-75 May-Jun 2002

Presents a variety of examples of wrong proofs, misinterpreted definitions, and the mistaken use of theory. Examples are based on experience teaching mathematics to engineering students. Includes elementary examples and more advanced ones taken from different subjects. (Author)

Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Misconceptions, Proof (Mathematics), Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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